Church Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $1.2M·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 4.6/10
This exclusive residential area in Kent County offers an exceptional blend of privacy and spaciousness that's increasingly rare in the Grand Rapids market. With generous lot sizes averaging over three acres, residents enjoy substantial breathing room and the freedom to create their own private retreats while remaining conveniently connected to the metro area.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Church Lake within walking distance
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Church Lake: 9 min bike
- Cascade Community Association Park: 9 min bike
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 2.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$1.2M median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Church Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,886/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Community Association Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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James & Shirley Balk Café
+1 more
Golden Eagle Café
+1 more
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Cascade Community Association Park
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Unnamed playground
Church Lake
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Unnamed beach
Ramona 2
Hillcrest Dog Park
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
Pure Barre
+1 more
Maryland/Michigan (NB)
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
+1 more
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Church Lake is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Church Lake are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
James & Shirley Balk Café
Restaurant
Cornerstone Junction Pizza and Subs
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Hoshi Hoshi
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Pub
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Bar
Big Bob's Pizza
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Marywood Academy
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
Beckwith School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Church Lake
- What do homes cost in Church Lake?
- The median home value in Church Lake is about $1,161,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Church Lake?
- Church Lake is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Church Lake walkable?
- Church Lake scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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